Vehicle dynamics

system of tires, tire air, springs, shock absorbers and linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels and allows relative motion between the two

thumb|320px|Wheelbase (measured between rotational center hubs of wheels) thumb|320px|Bicycle and motorcycle geometry|Bike geometry parameters: The wheelbase of a [[bicycle]] In both road and rail vehicles, the wheelbase is the horizontal distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels. For road vehicles with more than two axles (for example, some trucks and buses), the wheelbase is the distance between the steering (front) axle and the centerpoint of the driving axle group. In the case of a tri-axle truck or bus, the wheelbase would be the distance between the steering axle and a po

secondary function of the electronic stability control on production motor vehicles, designed to prevent wheelspin of the driven road wheels

thumb|upright|A cyclist steering a bicycle by turning the handlebar and leaning

force resisting the motion when a body (such as a ball, tire, or wheel) rolls on a surface

thumb|250px|right|Three different styles of front wings from three different Formula One eras, all designed to produce downforce at the front end of the respective race cars. Top to bottom: [[Ferrari 312T4 (1979), Lotus 79 (1978), McLaren MP4/11 (1996)]]

the point where the total sum of a pressure field acts on a body

study of road vehicles aerodynamics

adjusting the angles of wheels on a car, often to reduce tire wear and ensure straight travel without pulling to one side, or to improve driving performance

aerodynamic principle

the study of vehicle motion changes in response to interaction with driver inputs, road conditions and other ambient conditions

vehicle dynamics terms

description of the way a wheeled vehicle responds and reacts to the inputs of a driver, as well as how it moves along a track or road

change in wheel load or center of mass in a vehicle due to acceleration, suspension or cargo shifting